The Most Underrated Steak Dinner Recipe Ever

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken breast is lower in fat, while pork chops are often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking, while margarine is a budget-friendly alternative.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option, while white wine can be less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while rice is often cheaper.

Season the filet mignon heavily with kosher salt at least 30 minutes to an hour before cooking.

Chop the russet potatoes roughly and rinse them in cold water until the water runs clear.

Boil the potatoes until fork tender.

Add AP seasoning to the steak, which includes garlic, onion powder, black pepper, and chili powder.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a couple tablespoons of avocado oil.

Once the skillet is smoking hot, add the seasoned filet mignon, laying it away from you and pressing down for maximum contact.

Sear the steak until a nice crust forms, then flip it over to sear the other side.

Sear the edges of the steak briefly for color, then transfer to a small baking sheet and finish in the oven at 400°F until desired doneness.

In the same skillet, add a couple tablespoons of butter and then the mushrooms to cook down and deglaze the skillet.

Add a sprig of rosemary to the mushrooms while they cook, then remove the rosemary once the mushrooms are golden brown.

Add chopped shallots to the skillet and cook for a minute, then add fresh garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add a little bit of Better Than Bouillon beef base for flavor, along with a teaspoon or two of Dijon mustard and tomato paste.

Add a teaspoon of soy sauce and a couple teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, then deglaze the skillet with cognac and flambé to cook off the alcohol.

Once the alcohol has cooked off, mix in half a cup of beef broth and bring to a simmer.

Add a third cup of heavy cream and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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